Staff Specialist

**Position Title**:Staff Specialist - Director Prevocational Education Training (DPET) - Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
**Employment Type**:Permanent Part Time
**Hours per week**:16 hours (0.4 FTE) or Job Share 2x 8 hours per week (0.2 FTE)
**Remuneration**: $262,376.00 - $323,777.00 per annum - pro rata, plus superannuation
**Location**:Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
**Applications Close**:12 October 2025

**About the Opportunity**
Are you passionate about shaping the future of medical education? Wagga Wagga Base Hospital is seeking a dedicated **Staff Specialist - Director of Prevocational Education & Training (DPET)** to lead and inspire the next generation of medical professionals. This **0.2 FTE Part-Time Permanent** position offers a unique opportunity to oversee and manage the teaching and career development of prevocational medical practitioners within the Murrumbidgee Local Health District.

As DPET, you will play a pivotal role in developing and coordinating structured education programs, advocating for trainee development, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You’ll collaborate with key stakeholders including Junior Medical Officers, hospital executives, and the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) to ensure high-quality clinical training and strategic alignment with broader educational goals.

This is your chance to make a lasting impact on medical education in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

**About You**
You are a registered Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and hold a current clinical appointment at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. You bring a genuine passion for postgraduate medical education and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Your strengths include:

- Proven ability to enhance the quality of medical education and training.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams.
- A clear understanding of HETI’s mission and the ability to represent its goals confidently.

You thrive in dynamic environments and are ready to lead with integrity, fairness, and a focus on professional development. If you're ready to champion excellence in medical education, we’d love to hear from you.

**Need more information?**

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Learn more about working for Murrumbidgee Local Health District here.

**Additional Information**
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
- All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_015 for more detail.

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**Selection Criteria**
- Eligible for full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Specialist with Fellowship of the relevant college
- A current clinical appointment to practice at the hospital
- Demonstrated commitment to and confidence in improving the quality of education and training offered by the hospital
- Demonstrated genuine interest in postgraduate medical education, a willingness to develop expertise in this area, and an understanding of the importance of the continuum of medical education as a lifelong professional commitment
- Evidence of a commitment to the mission of HETI and the ability to present and explain HETI’s goals
- Demonstrated excellent communication, negotiation, consultative and interpersonal skills, incorporating the ability to liaise and consult with all levels of the health industry, the community and various professional groups